Senator Trent Garner (R)
P.O. Box 10487, El Dorado, 71730
District: 27
District:
27
Seniority: 28
Seniority:
28
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation:
Attorney
Church Affiliation: Baptist
Church Affiliation:
Baptist
Veteran: Yes
Veteran:
Yes
Public Service: First Term Senate 2017
Public Service:
First Term Senate 2017
Bills
Bill
Title
Bill Status
Primary Sponsor
History
TO AMEND AND PROVIDE A SUNSET PROVISION FOR THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; TO AMEND THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONEYS IN THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; TO CREATE THE TAXPAYER LONG-TERM PROTECTION FUND; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO ALLOW A STUDENT TO RECEIVE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CREDIT FOR COMPLETING BASIC TRAINING IN THE MILITARY BEFORE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL.
TO REPEAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS; TO REPEAL THE ARKANSAS RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS TITLE REGISTRATION ACT; AND TO AMEND THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTERED RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGNERS.
TO PROTECT ACCESS TO PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT, RIGHTS OF WAY, PRIVATE REAL PROPERTY, AND PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE.
CONCERNING THE FILING OF MULTIPLE FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS BY INMATES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF TITLE 23 OF THE ARKANSAS CODE CONCERNING ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIP LOTTERY TICKET SALES.
CONCERNING THE VENUE OF CERTAIN LAWSUITS; TO PROMOTE JUDICIAL EFFICIENCY IN ACTIONS WHERE THE STATE IS AN INTERESTED PARTY; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
Primary Sponsor for House
ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE EXTENSION OF THE EXPIRATION DATE FOR A DRIVER'S LICENSE BELONGING TO A MILITARY MEMBER.
TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN ESSENTIAL SEASONAL STAFF WHO ARE PARTICIPANTS IN THE ARKANSAS PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY, PUBLIC COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDING AND CONCERNING PRIVILEGES ASSOCIATED WITH AN ENHANCED LICENSE TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
CONCERNING THE OFFENSE OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED; AND CONCERNING THE DISPOSITION OF A DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF DRIVING OR BOATING WHILE INTOXICATED.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE GROUNDS FOR THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS.
TO AMEND THE EXCEPTION TO A CRITICAL GROUNDWATER COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO LEVY A CONSERVATION FEE REGARDING THE SPARTA AQUIFER.
CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN IN A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY, PUBLIC COLLEGE, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUILDING; AND CONCERNING CONCEALED HANDGUNS.
TO TRANSFER OVERSIGHT OF THE ARKANSAS ENTERTAINERS HALL OF FAME TO THE ADVERTISING AND TOURIST PROMOTION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS.
CoSponsor
TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.
CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF A GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMORIAL MONUMENT ON THE STATE CAPITOL GROUNDS.
TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING APPOINTMENTS TO CERTAIN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES.
A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT LIMITING CONTINGENCY FEES AND AWARDS OF PUNITIVE AND NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES; AND CHANGING THE POWERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE SUPREME COURT REGARDING RULES OF PLEADING, PRACTICE, AND PROCEDURE.
CoSponsor for House
TO AMEND INITIATED ACT 1 OF 2000, ALSO KNOWN AS THE TOBACCO SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS ACT, TO REDUCE THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WAITING LIST; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
TO DESIGNATE A PORTION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 65 AS THE "DELTA RHYTHM & BAYOUS HIGHWAY".
TO AMEND THE ELIGIBILITY OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO MAY APPLY FOR A GOLD STAR LICENSE PLATE.
TO AMEND ARKANSAS TAX LAW CONCERNING INCOME TAX, SALES AND USE TAXES, AND THE SOFT DRINK TAX; AND TO SUPPLEMENT THE ARKANSAS MEDICAID PROGRAM TRUST FUND TO OFFSET DECREASED DEPOSITS FROM TAX REVENUES.
Committees
Committees
Vice-Chair:
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES
Vice-Chair:
SENATE RULES, RESOLUTIONS & MEMORIALS
Alternate:
ALC-LOTTERY OVERSIGHT SUBCOMMITTEE
Alternate:
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)